Medical Imaging

Physicians utilize medical imaging to see inside the body to diagnose and treat patients. This includes computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), X-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, angiography, and the nuclear imaging modalities of PET and SPECT.

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection
Recent advances in imaging technology have built on the momentum DBT utilization has created for early diagnoses.
Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics
The deal will create a Therapy Command Center to support the study and use of theranostics across Massachusetts General Hospital and its affiliated centers in bordering states.
SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year
The designation was awarded to a research team from China, who analyzed the efficacy of a novel radiotracer developed to target expression of the PD-L1 protein in suspected head and neck cancers.
AAA detection gets boost from commercially available AI algorithm
The opportunistic screening helps identify patients in need of monitoring and/or intervention without disrupting workflows.
AMA resolution backs expanded low-dose CT screenings for lung cancer, heart risk
Dana Smetherman, MD, CEO of the American College of Radiology, discusses the policy, which urges for more robust promotion of low-dose CT as a public health tool.

Vaping and smoking have opposite physiologic effects on the lungs, MRI scans show

Researchers found that tobacco exposure decreased lung perfusion, while vaping led to an increase after just one smoking session.

Artificial intelligence shows promise predicting patients’ need for CT after traumatic brain injury

Only 10% of such scans reveal positive findings for TBI, raising concerns about overuse and radiation exposure among children, experts wrote in JACR.

A new mobile prostate cancer screening unit has just been launched by Mount Sinai Health in New York City.

Mobile prostate cancer screening unit hits the streets of NYC

The Mount Sinai Robert F. Smith Mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit was developed with the intention of increasing access to screening and supporting prostate health in the Black community.

MRI scans pinpoint root of lingering concussion symptoms

Researchers found that more than half of symptomatic participants who reported head trauma showed signs of injury to the inferior vestibular nerve on imaging.

AI predicts COVID prognosis at near-expert level using CT scoring system

A deep convolutional neural network was able to predict hospital stay, ICU admission and intubation when scoring chest CT images of hospitalized COVID patients.

Radiologists should include radiation oncologists in multidisciplinary workup for pulmonary nodules

Teams have typically included thoracic radiologists, pulmonologists and surgeons, but Mass General has found ROs to be crucial, according to new research published in JAMA.

Private equity-backed Rayus Radiology details latest expansion effort

The Minneapolis-based imaging group is broadening its partnership with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin, leaders announced recently.

Individualized communications increase colorectal cancer screening completion

Those who received customized messages pertaining to their risk of developing colorectal cancer are 34% more likely to complete the screening than those who are offered standard referrals, research shows.

Medical Imaging

High resolution DBT exams enhance early cancer detection

Industry partnership set to advance research on theranostics

SNMMI unveils its 2025 Image of the Year

AAA detection gets boost from commercially available AI algorithm

AMA resolution backs expanded low-dose CT screenings for lung cancer, heart risk